College of DuPage - Student Resource Center South
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Category: 2013 Education
Bronze Winner Education
Designer: Edge Design, LLC
Starnet Member:
Consolidated Flooring of Chicago
Starnet Preferred Vendors:
Roppe, Tarkett Soft Surface
Project Strategy
The Student Resource Center at College of DuPage is regarded as the core of the campus. Not only does it house the President of the College but serves as the common link and resource center to all other buildings on campus. With this in mind the design concept evolved and ultimately ended up revolving around a symbol of complete unity. The geometric symbol of a Circle serves as the symbol for infinite wisdom and unity for this client. Designed in various sizes, colors and morphing techniques this symbol was applied in all areas of the design including but not limited to the floors, walls, furnishings and ceiling applications. The end result provides both an innovative and stimulating path of circulation throughout the entire building and aides in fostering the imagination everyone who utilizes it on a daily basis.
On the South side of the building the emphasis was placed on bringing the outside organic elements which surround it inside the space by incorporating it within the design.